How to Back Up Video Recordings to an External Device

Description:

This page will show you how to back up a video recording file from your VCAM XVR/NVR.


Requirements:

- A VCAM XVR or NVR connected to a monitor or TV with a mouse to control the device.

- An external storage device to save your backup to.

- Video recorded and saved to your VCAM XVR/NVR.


Instructions:

- Plug your external storage device into the spare USB port of your XVR/NVR. A device management window might pop up - right click to close it.

From the Main Menu of your XVR/NVR, go to the second menu page, and click on Backup.

 

- The Backup page will launch as shown:

 

- Select the external device you want to back up to (if multiple exist). Then click Browse to select where your backup will save. From this pop-up screen, you have an option to create new folder. After you select your save location, click OK.

 

- Next to Record CH, select the channel from which you would like to for search video recordings. You can only search 1 channel at a time.

 

- Next to Recording Type, select the type of recording you like to search for.

 

Set the start and end time for searching. Then click Search. All recorded files that meets your search criteria will be shown in a list below your search settings.

 

Select the files you want to save, then click Backup.

 

- The downloading process will start, showing you how much time the backup has remaining. If you wish to cancel your backup, simply click Stop.

 

- Once the download is complete, a file browser will pop up, showing you where your backup is saved. Click OK to complete the backup process.